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The X-Ray Fiend

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  • Comedy
  • Horror

Overview

A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

Keywords

  • skeleton
  • silent film
  • x-ray
  • trick film
  • x rayed skeleton

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 1, 1897
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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